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Zermatt is one of the most popular regions in Switzerland and is home to the famous Matterhorn peak, which is one of the most dangerous climbs in the world. It’s quite a beautiful quintessential Swiss town, which has tried to keep its traditional character by remaining a carless town and keeping the charm of the …

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The Hornlihutte (Hornli Hut) is the most common base camp for the Matterhorn climb. However, the Hornlihutte hike is a great adventure in its own right as I found out. I took the cable car to Schwarzsee and hiked up to Hornlihutte for sunset and then hiked all the way back down to Zermatt town …

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The Matterhorn Glacier Trail hike in Zermatt is a great walking trail that winds underneath the Matterhorn. It is one of the best day hikes in Zermatt and one of the top places to see the Matterhorn from a very close distance without having to do any crazy incline or hiking. For an epic view …

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The Riffelsee (Riffel Lake) Hike may just be the best spot in Zermatt to find the perfect reflection photo of the mighty Matterhorn. A train takes you to Riffelalp before you hike around the mountain with constant views of the Matterhorn until you end up at Riffelsee and witness the amazing reflection. RIFFELSEE LAKE: COMPLETE …

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Explore the magnificent beauty of the Swiss Alps on the Höhbalmen Hike, also known as the Edelweiss Trail, in Zermatt, Switzerland. This incredible trek offers an unmatched view of the iconic Matterhorn at sunrise from the viewpoint, leaving an unforgettable impression on every adventurer’s heart. Beginning in Zermatt, the trail takes you through lush Alpine …

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The “5 Lakes Trail” in Zermatt, Switzerland, offers a captivating hike that harmoniously combines the thrill of walking trails with the serene beauty of Alpine lakes. This unforgettable journey takes you through five pristine glacial lakes – Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee, and Leisee, each offering unique and breathtaking views of the Matterhorn’s reflection on their …

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The Gorngergrat hike from Riffelalp takes you along one of the most scenic routes in Zermatt. The Matterhorn is in your sights for most of the journey as you pass by several lakes, including Riffelsee, with perfect reflections of the mighty Matterhorn. When you reach the Gornergrat Hotel you can relax, enjoy lunch and take …

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Today was no ordinary day. I witnessed the first-ever Ultrak Matterhorn Extreme Skyrunning Race, which is a 25km race with 2,800m of incline and often above 3,000m of altitude. It was billed as the most ‘technical’ race in the world, which refers to the rocky terrain, glacier crossings, snow running and 45-degree downhill sections on gravel.  All …

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Our fifth week in Switzerland took us on a journey with a new style of travel. We linked up with a couple of regional tourism boards in Jungfrau, Engelberg and Zermatt. They invited us out to stay at a few nice hotels in their region, provided us with cable car passes, train passes and some …

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Switzerland is without a doubt one of the top hiking locations in the world. The abundance of hiking trails is the sole reason why I visited. I spent three months hiking almost every single day in Switzerland during the summer and on each hike, I documented the trail information and tips you need to know …

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Engelberg is one of the most underrated regions in Switzerland. I visited this region twice and had an awesome experience on both occasions, especially without the crowds and hype of Zermatt or Grindelwald. Throughout my time hiking in Engelberg, I experienced some beautiful trails and I’ve put together this Engelberg Hiking Guide so that you …

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Switzerland is easily one of the most ‘epic’ countries I have visited. You’ll experience countless moments where you are completely lost for words because Switzerland is one of the most scenic countries in the world. However, it is also one of the most expensive places to visit so it takes a bit of planning to …

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